Beaver English Society
Literacy Lift: English for All Young Hearts
Our Mission
Beaver English Society is a non profit organization. Our mission is to empower children in developing countries with the opportunity to learn English. In regions where access to quality teachers and financial resources is limited, our organization aims to recruit dedicated and compassionate young individuals. Through the medium of reading picture books, we provide remote assistance to children who aspire to learn English. Additionally, we strive to enhance the capabilities of our volunteers through this process, enabling them to develop valuable skills while making a positive impact on the lives of others.
Comments from our Staff
"I was teaching once, and I was rewarding a 3 year old child who had answered my question correctly with a encouraging applause. And then he went of running to tell his mom "MOM, THE TEACHER'S CLAPPING FOR ME!!!" And so it repeated. I clap for him, smile at him, he runs off to tell his mom and runs back to answer my questions. How insanely adorable. "
- Megan
“It was delightful to see the children’s excitement as they learned new words and sentences. It was great watching their progress over the weeks.“
- Katie
"What a joy to see children learning English with the help and encouragement of their parents and grandparents!"
- Tara
"I remember once when I was teaching, there was a child who was really shy and struggled to read picture books. When I asked him, he was always too scared to answer. So I asked his mom if it was okay to let him read the book to me in Chinese first and then I copied him. Then he would feel more comfortable to copy me and read the book in English. After a few lessons using that technique, the student definitely stepped out of his comfort zone. He probably enjoyed teaching me Chinese.
- Audrey
"Teaching at Beaver English has been a truly personal and rewarding experience. Witnessing the growth of special needs children fills me with immense gratitude. The unwavering support and resources provided by the organization creates an inclusive environment. The administration's commitment to collaboration is truly remarkable. I am truly blessed and grateful for this opportunity. "
- Lucas
Class Videos From our
Staff Members
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Meet our Teachers
Corrie
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Special Education from Sanford University in the United States.
- Extensive teaching experience in American K-12 schools, well-versed in theories and practices of child education.
- Former VIPKIDS top-performing teacher, possessing a deep understanding of English education for Chinese children.
Izzy
- Izzy was born in a small town in the state of New York, USA.
- She attended a renowned Ivy League university in the United States, specializing in Mechanical Engineering with supplementary studies in Computer Science and Music.
- With a background of 6 years in English tutoring, she also offers guidance in subjects like Mathematics, Programming, and French.
- Outside of academics, Izzy serves as an amateur swimming coach.
Meet our Teachers
Katie
- English teacher born in the United States and lives in Canada.
- 1.5 years at Trinity Western University in Education and Linguistics.
- Teacher at Cityview Baptist Church Conversational English classes, Level 4.
- Teacher for conversational English group at UBC.
- Homeschool teacher since 2018.
Tara
- English teacher born in Ohio, US
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Cambridge TESOL Certificate with a focus on Young Learners
- Previous experiences in teaching Chinese students:
- English Teacher at Wuxi Guanghua Kindergarten for 1 year
- English Teacher at Liaocheng University in Shandong for 2 years
- English Teacher teaching Chinese students remotely for 3 years
Meet our Volunteers
Lucas
- Co-Founder of Beaver English
- 10th grader at a top private junior high and high school in Silicon Valley, USA.
- English native speaker, born and raised in Silicon Valley. USA
- 9 years of fencing experience, competes in National level competitions
- Founder of the Investment and Entrepreneur Clubs at school
- Team Leader of the WIC (Wharton Investment Competition
- Winner of The President's Volunteer Service Award - Gold
- More than 5 years of teaching experience
Megan
- Co-Founder of Beaver English
- High school student at a top private School in Vancouver, CA
- 5 years of experience of teaching young children reading books
- Speaks native English
- Student council president when she was in grade 7
- Earned 5 year full scholarship for high school, full scholarship 1 year for grade 7
- Member of school public speaking and debate team
Audrey
- Co-Founder of Beaver English
- 7th grader at a top private junior high and high school in Silicon Valley, USA.
- English native speaker, born and raised in Silicon Valley, USA.
- A golfer, 5 years of golfing experience, competes in state level tournaments
- A singer, performed at Carnegie Hall, NY
- A member of Musical Theatre Competition Team
- More than 4 years of teaching experience
Lucas
Victoria
- 5th grader in Silicon Valley, USA (Top student in school )
- English native speaker, born and raised in Silicon Valley, USA
- A Robotics competition team member (Top 10 of Google girl powered competition)
- A Youth Rock band lead singer performed at Ohlone College
- A Noetic Math National honor roll medal winner
- A Kungfu Player competes the international level tournament
Hannah
- Team leader of Beaver English
- 10th grader at top ranked high school in Silicon Valley, USA (Top student in school )
- English native speaker, born and raised in Silicon Valley, USA
- 8 years of Tennis experience. Competes at state level tournaments
- Tennis player of high school Varsity team
- Competes at Math AMC10 and USACO
- Math Olympiad Gold pin winner
- Winner of multiple math, writing, computer, and art contests.
- 3 years of teaching experience
Elaine
- 5th grader at to private school in Silicon Valley, USA
- English native speaker, born and raised in USA
- A dancer, 5 years of dancing experience
- A synchronized swimmer who competes in competitions
- A member of the Musical Theatre Competition Team
- A horseback rider for 2 years
- Winner of 3 different writing contests
At Beaver English We Provide:
Flexible Class Shedules
Our courses are designed to accommodate your busy work and school commitments. All classes are scheduled between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM Pacific Time on Fridays and Saturdays. Each session lasts 25 minutes, with no minimum or maximum time requirements for your learning journey.
Compensations
We offer a starting payment of $15 USD per hour or $20 CAD, providing generous compensation for your teaching services.
Set Curriculums
The Curriculum is provided, so teachers can focus on how to teach the material to the students in the most effective ways
Application Process
Fill out the
application form
Interview
Training
Test teaching
Certified and start teaching
Common Questions
How can I become a volunteer at Beaver English Society?
Please submit your application
How much will I make with Beaver English?
Our starting payment is $15 USD or $20 CAD per hour, but the salary may increase over time depending on performance.
What age groups does Beaver Academy focus on helping?
We focus on mainly teaching students that are 4 to 12 years old.
Do you accept Special needs students?
Yes, special needs students will be taught especially by our international grade teachers.
Interested in Teaching with us?
Contact Us!
USA: 415-812-6261
Canada: 778-682-3569
